DH.110 Sea Vixen vs F-4 Phantom II
Overview
The DH.110 Sea Vixen and the F-4 Phantom II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland and McDonnell respectively.
The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 2.1x the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,127 km/h. The DH.110 Sea Vixen has an operational range of 1,270 km vs 680 km for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 15,000 m for the DH.110 Sea Vixen.
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has been produced in 151 units vs 5,195 for the F-4 Phantom II. Unit cost is $1.5M for the DH.110 Sea Vixen vs $3M for the F-4 Phantom II. The DH.110 Sea Vixen first flew 7 years before the F-4 Phantom II (1951 vs 1958).
| British twin-boom, carrier-based fighter, significant in the Cold War era, deployed during Suez Crisis and other Royal Navy operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland |
| First flight | 26 September 1951 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 151 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 million |
| American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell |
| First flight | 27 May 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 5195 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Wing area | 60.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,270 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,205 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,680 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,097 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 680 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,030 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,757 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,093 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 1,243 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-4 Phantom II?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a longer range at 1,270 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 21,205 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 16.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-4 Phantom II?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen entered service first in 1959, 3 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 151 units of the DH.110 Sea Vixen.